Health Note - Nectarines

Beloved,

I wish above all things that thou mayest ...be in health,..

3 John 1:2

 

"Nectarines are excellent sources of potassium and other minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium and calcium, without any harmful cholesterol.

Antioxidant defense: Nectarines have a wonderful antioxidant power with a good amount of such as beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin. The skin of the nectarine fruit has a higher concentration of such components as compared to the pulp.

polyphenols, vitamin C content and carotenoids.

Relief from obesity problems: Nectarines may prove useful in condition of obesity and its associated complications. Research studies have shown that stone fruits such as nectarines contain bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, catechin, chlorogenic acid and quercitin derivatives which have the potential to combat obesity related medical conditions like diabetes and cardiac disorders.

Eye care: Nectarines contains lutein, an important nutrient which encourages eye health and helps reduce the risk of a disease like age-related macular degeneration. Various investigative researches have shown that lutein is also an extremely powerful antioxidant which helps in reducing the risk of nuclear cataract. Lutein dwells in the macular pigmet of the eye and assists in protecting the retinal tissues from the damage caused by oxidative stress and high-wavelength light.

Cardiac health: Regular consumption of stone fruits such as nectarines may prove beneficial in maintaining cardiovascular health attributing to the presence of heart friendly antioxidants.

Prevention of cancer: As stated above, nectarines contain chlorogenic acid, a natural compound which has multiple health benefits including prevention of various tumors and cancer such as colon cancer. Chlorogenic acid, as suggested by studies, possesses chemopreventive properties which inhibit the proliferation of colon carcinogenesis.

Healthy skin: Bioflavonoids present in the fruit contributes productively in the skin care. Anti-oxidative components such as vitamin C, lutein and beta- carotene found in nectarines take up the credit for such defensive effect. Beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A, is instrumental in exerting protective action against the skin damage caused by the exposure to UV radiations.

Food for pregnancy: Expectant mothers can benefit from the vitamin and mineral treasure present in nectarines, especially the folate content, which helps in reducing the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida, and also contributes in overall health of the mother and the baby." OrganicFacts